Article by Lindsay Laltoo
Learn about the importance of exercising and strengthening your foot's intrinsic muscles – as well as what they are!
The intrinsic muscles of the feet are small muscles that start and end in the foot (as opposed to “extrinsic” muscles of the feet that start in the lower leg and extend down).
They help maintain ankle stability, and keep the arch of the foot supported.
If these muscles weaken, the arch of the foot can collapse, leading to many problems up the body – including plantar fasciitis, impaired balance, and knee and back pain.
People who have problems with overpronating, calf strains, Achilles Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, hip and knee problems and more.
In this exercise, the foot is "shortened" by using the intrinsic muscles to pull the bottom of the big toe towards the heel as the inner arch of the foot is elevated. This raising of the arch is also known as "foot doming".
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